The Ruff Report: Ordinary household gadget can be deathtrap for pets

Thursday

Jul 31, 2014 at 12:21 PM

Every house and apartment has them, we enjoy them and use them every day. But this ordinary household gadgetthat lights up our lives so much also can have a dark side, because it can easily become a deathtrap for pets.The Hunt of Her Life: A book about a rescue dog that will touch your hearThis seemingly harmless gadgetis a window, and when left open, it can result in a curious pet jumping to its death or being severely injured, according to animal welfare experts. And this danger, best known as high-rise syndrome, is most likely to happen in warmer weather when unsuspecting pet parents open windows for a breath of fresh air.READ MORE »

Every house and apartment has them, we enjoy them and use them every day. But this ordinary household gadgetthat lights up our lives so much also can have a dark side, because it can easily become a deathtrap for pets.The Hunt of Her Life: A book about a rescue dog that will touch your hearThis seemingly harmless gadgetis a window, and when left open, it can result in a curious pet jumping to its death or being severely injured, according to animal welfare experts. And this danger, best known as high-rise syndrome, is most likely to happen in warmer weather when unsuspecting pet parents open windows for a breath of fresh air.READ MORE »